Back in business: Winter programme out now!
Our new programme is out now. Pop into the venue for the brochure or look online. There is so much …
Shoreham Wordfest at Ropetackle
We are delighted to have several Shoreham Wordfest events back at Ropetackle this October. The festival runs from 24 Sep …
Ropetackle joins Shoreham Summer Festival
We are absolutely delighted to have been asked to organise the live music for the Shoreham Summer Festival next weekend …
Work with us! Funding Manager role open
We’re recruiting for a Funding Manager, could that be you? 16 hours per week – flexible for the right candidate …
Reopening Monday 17th May – what to expect
We are reopening on Monday 17th May! The Box Office will be open Monday to Saturday inclusive from 10am to …
Ropetackle gears up to restart the party
Ropetackle and Alfonso the Magnificent are ready to re-start the party on Thursday 20th May 2021 For those who have …
COVID-19 safety measures at Ropetackle
We are continually monitoring government guidance regarding COVID-19 and complying with all relevant regulations and restrictions. The following measures are …
Community Meals Appeal – Thank you!
Before Christmas, we launched an appeal for funds to help support families and individuals in need in our community with …
STAFF VACANCY: Finance and Administration Officer
We are looking for a new Finance and Administration Officer Job description: Responsible to: Centre Manager Hours: 28 hours per …
2020 – A Year in Review
2020 was the most challenging year for the arts. From March onwards, live gigs were postponed, rescheduled, or modified to …
Free Panto tix for NHS Workers!
Calling all NHS workers! ‘Oh Yes, It Is!’, our amazing Shoreham Panto is happening from the 11th to the 31st …
Ropetackle launches community meals appeal
Ropetackle in the community With Ropetackle closed for events during the November lockdown, we want to put our facilities to …
Ropetackle receives lifeline grant from Culture Recovery Fund
12.10.20 Ropetackle Arts Centre has been awarded £56,000 as part of the government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund (CRF) to …
Latest guidelines for venues
As well as implementing stricter hygiene measures, a one-way system inside the venue, and a reduced audience capacity, we are …
Re-opening for Food from Friday 7th August
The lovely people at Lesley’s Kitchen – the award-winning caterers we use for our popular pre-show suppers – will be cooking …
A Summer Film Programme Launched for the Holidays!
As the country begins to open up again, Ropetackle is delighted to present a film programme for August to help …
Black Lives Matter
Today the Arts Council published a blog that states unequivocally that Black Lives Matter. Ropetackle supports the statement below “We need to …
Rescheduled Shows
Hello valued customer of Ropetackle! Firstly a massive thank you to everyone who has stuck by us over the past …
We received Arts Council/National Lottery funding!
We have been awarded a grant of £34,800 through the national Arts Council scheme, which helps venues like ours stay …
COVID-19 Latest
As per Step 4 of the government roadmap out of lockdown, Ropetackle has reopened fully for live events. Ropetackle’s message …
COVID-19
RE-SCHEDULING OF SHOWS As previously indicated, our staff are in the process of rescheduling shows which have had to be …
She Shore Finalists
PRESS RELEASE She Shore Live Finalists Ride the Ropetackle Wave to Success We are thrilled to announce the names of …
Snow White Raises £4k
Christmas may be long gone, but the spirit of Christmas isn’t as two local charities have found. Shoreham Food Bank …
Snow White Goes to Shoreham Beach
PRESS RELEASE Children at Shoreham Beach Primary School were treated to an assembly with a difference on Wednesday 4th December, …
Climate Change Summit
Shoreham Climate Change Summit will tackle issues head on Ropetackle, Shoreham Wordfest and the Campaign for the Protection of …
Ropetackle 2020 Fundraising Gig
Local community rallies round for Ropetackle Less than two weeks since the launch of its Ropetackle 2020 Patrons and Friends …
Ropetackle 2020
AUTHOR PETER JAMES LAUNCHES ROPETACKLE PLAN FOR SURVIVAL “MORE THAN JUST AN ARTS CENTRE” A new community fundraising appeal has …
Patron’s Scheme
ROPETACKLE LAUNCHES PLAN FOR SURVIVAL A new fundraising appeal has been launched by Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham’s purpose-built community arts …
Ropetackle voted best Sussex Theatre and Arts Venue
For a small venue of only 200 seats, Ropetackle really does pack a punch when it comes to live shows. This …
Ropetackle Cinema goes Dementia Friendly
Ropetackle Cinema is proud to launch its new programme of Relaxed and Friendly Screenings with a showing of Mamma Mia …
Exciting summer programme launched
Pirates, comedians, rockers, jazz stars, blues legends, breakthrough artists and a host of children’s shows and films…all these and more …
Big Voices Set to Make Waves at Ropetackle
Two of Europe’s most admired vocalists are appearing on the same stage when Jo Harman and Elles Bailey come …
Economy expert comes back to Shoreham for exclusive show
Paul Johnson, Director of the UK’s pre-eminent economic think-tank, the Institute of Fiscal Studies, makes a welcome return to Shoreham’s …
Morgan & West’s Utterly Spiffing Spectacular Magic Show for Kids (and Childish Grown-ups!)
Fresh from their appearance on CW Network and Netflix’s Penn & Teller: Fool Us, and a run of packed performances …
Keeping children (and adults) fully entertained this Spring
Things never stay still for long at Ropetackle, the innovative multi-arts venue in Shoreham by Sea. You’d think with the …
Shoreham Port: Past, Present and Future
The fascinating story of Shoreham Port, a symbol of progress and pride in the region, will be brought to life …
Our heartfelt thanks to Brian, an original volunteer
Last Thursday April 12th saw the final day of work for long-time Ropetackle volunteer Brian Whipp. Brian, 77, joined the …
JOB OPPORTUNITY – Ropetackle Café Manager
Ropetackle Café – Café Manager We have an exciting opportunity for a Café Manager to manage both front-of-house and behind-the-scenes …
Introducing our new Saturday Sessions – free events!
The Ropetackle team is delighted to bring musicians, poets, singers and other creative types together to lead public sessions. We’re …
Ropetackle Arts Portal
We’re happy to have launched a new series of workshops offering invaluable insight for aspiring arts professionals. Taking place on …
“Oh Yes It Is!” Panto supports ‘Cancer Is A Drag’
LP Creatives (the theatrical team behind the Christmas pantomime) are proud to announce that they will be supporting the charity …
A Fantastic November Barnstormers Comedy…
November: the traditional calm before the storm that is the Christmas silly season, and an opportunity to enjoy some top-flight …
A ‘thank you’ from Water Aid
Another £1000 collected! With many thanks to you all from us (and from all the people now drinking clean water). …
Ropetackle appoints first full-time director following 10 year success.
Ropetackle Arts Centre has appointed its first full time director. The appointment comes after the venue celebrated its tenth anniversary …
